R&D Baker Tourier Specialist

Bridor North America is a renowned leader in premium bakery innovation, dedicated to blending artisan craftsmanship with large-scale production to deliver high-quality bakery products across North America. The company prides itself on its commitment to authentic French and Viennese baking traditions while continuously advancing industrial baking techniques to meet growing market demands. With a strong presence in the food manufacturing sector, Bridor North America focuses on quality, creativity, and sustainability, making it an exciting place for professionals passionate about the art and science of baking.

The opportunity to join Bridor North America as an R&D Baker Tourier Specialist is a unique and rewarding role based in their new industrial baking facility located in Salt Lake City, Utah. This position is perfect for individuals seeking a fresh professional challenge along with the benefits of relocating to an area with a lower cost of living and a vibrant food manufacturing hub. Salt Lake City offers a high quality of life and the chance to be part of a pioneering team from the ground up.

This role is highly hands-on, requiring the successful candidate to take concepts through to full-scale commercialization in a high-volume production environment, all while preserving the authentic artisan quality that defines Bridor's products. The R&D Baker Tourier Specialist will focus primarily on developing laminated doughs, croissants, Viennese pastries, and artisan breads, translating traditional baking techniques into scalable industrial processes to ensure consistent and premium results.

The position demands close collaboration with multiple departments including Operations, Quality, Purchasing, and Finance to align product development with cost, efficiency, and performance objectives. Additionally, the specialist will lead plant trials, scale-ups, and product launches, contributing technical expertise to enhance production outcomes. Conducting tastings, evaluating product performance, and documenting technical findings are integral parts of the role to continuously drive innovation and improve bakery products.

Staying current on emerging ingredient trends, bakery innovations, and process improvements will be essential for success in this role. Candidates will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment where best practices intersect with cutting-edge techniques in bakery development. With a focus on industrial bakery equipment and production lines, the R&D Baker Tourier Specialist will ensure that the artisan quality of Bridor's products is maintained at scale.

This full-time position offers the chance to thrive in a day-shift schedule with some flexibility during trials and launches, along with opportunities for domestic travel within the U.S. and occasional travel to Canada. Relocation to Salt Lake City is required, allowing the successful candidate to enjoy the benefits of this expanding food manufacturing corridor while advancing their career with a respected industry leader.